Saqlain Mushtaq
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Former New Zealand captain, five-time Ashes winner to join Blackcaps' coaching roster
Cricket | Aug 23, 2023, 07:43 AM ISTNew Zealand have made some valuable additions to their coaching set-up ahead of the ODI World Cup in India.
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Australia tour of Pakistan: Saqlain Mushtaq likely to continue as Pakistan head coach
Cricket | Feb 08, 2022, 07:34 PM ISTA reliable source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that Saqlain was most likely to continue as head coach for the Australia series.
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Saqlain Mushtaq conveys to PCB that he can't take up head coach job full-time
Cricket | Jan 03, 2022, 08:41 PM ISTSaqlain, who has worked as interim head coach with the Pakistan team since September, has informed PCB chief Ramiz Raja of his inability to take up the role full-time.
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IND vs PAK T20 World Cup: Would be great if India-Pakistan meet again in final, says Saqlain Mushtaq
Cricket | Oct 28, 2021, 04:43 PM ISTPakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq on Thursday said it would be a "great thing" if his team gets to square off against India in the T20 World Cup final and lauded the two sides for sending a message of friendship during their earlier clash in the ongoing tournament.
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Saqlain Mushtaq wants ICC to review 15-degree elbow rule for bowlers
Cricket | Jul 20, 2021, 05:29 PM ISTSaqlain, who is presently head coach at the Pakistan Cricket Board’s High Performance Centre in Lahore, said the law is discouraging youngsters from taking up the art of off-spin bowling.
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PCB reprimands Saqlain Mushtaq for praising MS Dhoni on his Youtube channel
Cricket | Aug 25, 2020, 09:27 PM ISTSaqlain Mushtaq had praised MS Dhoni following his retirement from international cricket, adding that the former Indian captain deserved a farewell match.
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Rate Sachin's 136 in Chennai higher than Sehwag's triple ton in Multan: Saqlain
Cricket | Jul 11, 2020, 03:18 PM ISTSaqlain, who was involved in both matches, said that Tendulkar's knock came against a Pakistan team that was well prepared and battling to win the match
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Told my wife to hide inside cupboard: Saqlain reveals incident when he went against PCB's rule
Cricket | Jul 01, 2020, 03:01 PM ISTDuring the 1999 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board suddenly asked the cricketers to send their family back in the middle of the tournament.
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He is one of the best spinners at the moment: Saqlain Mushtaq opines on Lyon vs Ashwin debate
Cricket | Jun 16, 2020, 03:51 PM ISTSaqlain Mushtaq has heaped praise on Kuldeep Yadav, stating that the Indian tweaker has done really well in shorter formats in recent times.
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Saqlain Mushtaq explains what gives Babar Azam an edge over Virat Kohli
Cricket | Jun 15, 2020, 07:08 PM ISTSaqlain gave Babar an edge over Kohli owing to the youngster's humble nature as against the latter's aggressive on-field attitude. Saqlain based his opinion on sports science.
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Saqlain Mushtaq narrates story behind Adil Rashid's 'Virat Kohli-wala delivery' from 2018 series
Cricket | Jun 12, 2020, 10:02 PM ISTOne of the best dismissals of Kohli has been the one effected by Rashid who cleaned up the Indian captain during the Headingley ODI in 2018.
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Grant Bradburn, Saqlain Mushtaq appointed by PCB in High Performance roles
Cricket | May 28, 2020, 02:39 PM ISTIn addition to the two former Test cricketers, LUMS graduate Asser Malik, who has a wide-ranging experience with various multi-national companies, has been confirmed as High Performance Operations Manager.
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'How can you keep him out?': Mushtaq surprised at Indian player being sidelined in limited overs
Cricket | Apr 26, 2020, 04:43 PM ISTFormer Pakistan bowler Saqlain Mushtaq has expressed his surprise at the Indian player not being a part of side's limited-overs setup.
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When Saqlain Mushtaq sledged Sachin Tendulkar only to never sledge him again
Cricket | Apr 24, 2020, 06:51 PM ISTIn one of his early battles with Tendulkar during the Sahara Cup in Canada, Saqlain thought it would be a good idea to sledge the champion batsman. As it panned out, the wily off-spinner sledged to never sledge the then Indian captain again.
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God was on my side that day: Mushtaq recalls dismissing Sachin Tendulkar in 1999 Chennai Test
Cricket | Apr 15, 2020, 01:01 PM ISTThe Pakistan legend hailed Tendulkar and said that he could read everything because of his sharp eyes, which made him intimidating.
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Won my heart in 40 minutes: Saqlain Mushtaq on Sourav Ganguly
Cricket | Dec 25, 2019, 06:43 PM ISTSaqlain said that Ganguly was a great captain for India and will emulate that success as BCCI President.
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Saqlain Mushtaq gets extension as England spin consultant, to cover Ashes series
Cricket | Jul 16, 2019, 05:50 PM ISTThe Pakistan spinner was awarded a 55-day extension which will cover the Ashes series which begins August 1.
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Pakistan spin great feels Virat Kohli is the only cricketer who 'comes close' to Sachin Tendulkar
Cricket | Aug 27, 2018, 02:26 PM ISTCaptain Kohli led the way with a century and a 97, as India staged a comeback in the series with a victory in the third Test at Trent Bridge.
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Mohammad Hafeez urges ICC to retain 'Doosra'
Cricket | Feb 28, 2018, 07:03 PM ISTThe 37-year-old, who is currently facing a suspension from bowling in international cricket for the third time in three years due to illegal bowling action, called on the ICC to make the bowling rules a little accommodating to include the 'Doosra'.
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Don't know what I need to do to coach Pakistan, says Saqlain Mushtaq
Cricket | Oct 16, 2017, 09:59 PM ISTSaqlain who is currently working as a spin consultant with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said he had been advised by some people to either criticise the board or use political connections to get a job in the PCB.